Claudette Mary Murphy, age 78 of Belleville, passed away at her home with her family by her side on October 22, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 3, 1936, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison to her parents, Claude and Edith (Larson) Loughead.

Claudette graduated from Belleville High School in 1954. On October 26, 1957, she was united in marriage to the love of her life and high school sweetheart Robert Murphy at the Grace United Methodist Church in Belleville. She farmed alongside her husband and also worked at M&I Bank in Madison for many years. Claudette enjoyed socializing with family and friends and appreciated the spirit found in her small community.

Claudette is survived by her children, Joan (Rick) Funseth of New Glarus, WI, Ruth (Steve) Zuber of New Glarus, WI, Mary (Gary) Francois of Belleville, WI, Patricia (Bob) Jenkins of Verona, WI, and John (Marie) Murphy of Belleville, WI; grandchildren, Scott, Josh, Ashley (Alex), Tony, Hailey, Hannah, Rochelle, Janelle (Ryan), Dan (Erin), Kyle, Alex, Nick, and Kaitlin; great-grandchildren, Quinton, Ethan, Tristan, Addison, Ana, Maelyn, and one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; and a grandson, Michael.

Relatives and friends may call from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, October 30, 2015, at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI.

A private family graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at the East Dayton Cemetery.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to the Belleville Senior Citizens, her friends at the apartment complex, the staff at Dean Oncology, and Dr. Porter.

Memorials are suggested to the Belleville Senior Citizens.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.